UAE firms scout trade at Syria fair, defying US pressure
DAMASCUS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A delegation of at least 40 businessmen from the United Arab Emirates attended a state-backed trade fair in Syria's capital, defying U.S. warnings against doing business with the government and associates of President Bashar al-Assad. The UAE, one of Washington's main regional allies, has started to forge closer ties with Damascus to counter the influence of its rivals Iran and Turkey. In December, it reopened its embassy there, angering Washington. Representatives attended from companies such as construction ...
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